2. Circumnavigation of Sumatra

Simeulu Island

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Dugout canoe in the surf
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Dugout canoe in the surf

Copra worker manoeuvering his dugout canoe through the reefs, Simeulu Island, Sumatra

  • Copra boat
  • Morning glory, Simeulu Island beach, Sumatra
  • Coral washed up by the tsunami with embedded sand and shells, Simeulu Island, Sumatra
  • Hermit crab on shell beach, Simeulu Island, Sumatra
  • Copra workers taking a break on the beach, Simeulu Island, Sumatra
  • Copra worker's camp, Simeulu Island, Sumatra<br /> <br /> This worker is demonstrating the technique for removing the husk from the coconut (called the kernal) by pounding it on a sharp stick.
  • Copra workers posing at their camp, Simeulu Island, Sumatra
  • Copra worker hamming it up climbing a coconut tree, Simeulu Island, Sumatra (better at larger sizes)
  • Copra worker bailing out his dugout canoe, Simeulu Island, Sumatra<br /> <br /> Copra is the dried meet of the coconut (call the kernel). Sacs of coconuts can be seen on the copra boat in the background. Coconut oil is extracted from the dried coconut meat.
  • Dugout canoe in the surf
  • Copa boat waiting to load more sacs of coconut hulls, Simeulu Island, Sumatra
  • Transfering copra sacs from a dugout canoe to a copra boat, Simeulu Island, Sumatra (best seen at larger size)
  • Copra workers loading their copra boat, Simeulu Island, Sumatra
  • Clipper Odyssey anchored off the Simeulu Islands, Sumatra
  • Tessellated rocks on the beach, Simeulu Islands, Sumatra

  • Judith Sparhawk

    on December 28, 2017

    Looks like it would take a pretty skillful person to navigate this dugout through the reefs.

  • Lgood

    on December 28, 2017

    Gosh, how did I miss this one? It's awesome!

  • fotoeffects

    on December 27, 2017

    Wonderful action capture!

  • Bruno Suignard

    on December 27, 2017

    beautiful action shot and colours of the sea!!

  • Byron Fair Photography

    on December 27, 2017

    Outstanding capture.

  • BIRDS-WILDLIFE-AUSTRALIA

    on December 27, 2017

    The man obviously knows what he is doing. Not a stunt I'd like to try with one puny oar like that ! Fine shot !!

  • nelli

    on February 8, 2013

    gorgeous

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